It’s a very good week to be reading comics! Here are a few titles from DC hitting stores today!

Batman #39Written by Tom King Illustrated by Joelle Jones

Tom King has done a nice job examining the Dark Knight’s relationships to other heroes in the DC universe.

By doing so, he has shown us new aspects of Batman that we have not seen before.

This is the latest chapter of the “Superfriends” storyline!

This issue focuses on Batman and Wonder Woman’s relationship. King shows us a new slant on it that I wasn’t expecting. He handles Wonder Woman quite well. It’s a a refreshing storyline overall.

The art is very good as well. Jones can draw Batman anytime as far I am concerned.

This was quite an excellent issue that I can recommend to readers.

RATING: A

Aquaman #32Written by Dan Abnett Illustrated by Riccardo Federici

This is part two of the storyline “The Crown Comes Down!”

Writer Dan Abnett has stepped up his game these last ten issues or so. There’s been some new artistic talents on the book, and Abnett has really been delivering some incredible stories for them to draw.

Aquaman has gotten his resistance against King Rath really going!

But then, there’s a wild card! There’s a new Kingpin of Crime! And his name is King Shark! Who’s side is he on? Find out here!

The art is very exciting to look at. They have really done a nice job over at DC giving this title a distinct visual look. I’ve been enjoying this very much.

Hey, if you put Steve “the Dude” Rude on a title, I’m buying it. And you should, too.

Rude is one of the best artists this industry has ever seen. His work is still stunning and unlike anything out there. This is no different.

This issue delves even deeper into the life of Birdman. It shows us a lot of previously unknown knowledge. It also shows us the creation of Birdman’s deadliest foe, Mentok the Mind-Taker! It’s not what you expect either.

I’m not a huge fan of Phil Hester the writer (I love his art) but he seems to have an affinity for these characters and it shows. It makes the story pleasurable to read.

Pick it up. It’s very good.

RATING: B+

Damage #1 Written by Robert Venditti Illustrated by Tony S. Daniel

This is a comic based on the character that was introduced in the Metal book!

DC is getting new characters out there from that storyline and as a result we get this.

How is it?

I liked it! It’s a guy who causes Damage!

What’s not to like?

Ethan, the guy who becomes Damage, has no control of when the monster takes him over. He struggles daily not to become the beast and destroy everything in sight. Then, the monster inexplicably can get free one hour each day.

It’s up to Ethan to try to stop the Damage he may cause.

The story by Venditti is just basically a spin on the Hulk. But who cares! It’s fun! The art by Daniel is great! I can’t think of a better artist to draw monsters and destruction.

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